Grassley Re-Elected in Landslide for Fourth Senate Term
Iowa Republican Charles Grassley won a decisive 68 percent to 31 percent victory over Democrat David Osterberg, securing 574 351 votes to 266 696 with 86 percent of precincts reporting. Osterberg, an ex state lawmaker, conceded amid calls for campaign finance reform. Grassley touted budget cuts, IRS reform, and senior advocacy as enticements for supporters. He will begin his fourth six year term in January 1999.
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Nussle Wins In Iowa District Amid National Attention
Jim Nussle declared victory in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District with a grass roots appeal and a pledge that freedom beats fear. He led in Democratic strongholds including Dubuque County after a costly race with Democrat Tully, who drew national figures like Vice President Gore. Campaign funds totaled over 1.5 million with Nussle at about 751 thousand raised.
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Incumbents Win Iowa House Seats In 3 Districts
Republican Greg Ganske wins a third term in the 4th District defeating Democrat Jon Dvorak with 62 percent of 45,579 votes to 76,138. Tom Latham secures a third term unopposed in the 5th. Democrat Leonard Boswell defeats Republican Larry McKibben 57 to 41 percent with about 57,435 votes to 40,915 amid partial precinct reporting.
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